Alignment Technician

Alignment Technician 

Brown’s Automotive is looking for technician who will champion our alignments! At Brown’s we have an aggressive pay plan, great support staff, clean modern facility, and A.C. in the shop. Tech’s from other brand can be hired at their current status using Chrysler fast track system. Get rewarded for what you do by earing spiffs on top of your pay. Pay incentive increase depending on hours turned. 

Benefits 

• Union shop 

• Paid holidays 

• Paid vacation 

• Paid Factory training 

• Paid Sick leave 

• Technician retention bonus 

• Bonus over 40 hours 

• Major Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Tool insurance 

• No reduction in benefits 

• 401K plan 

• Aflac available 

• A/C shop 

• Over 1 million dollars in parts inventory 

• Friendly and supportive work environment 

• Plenty of work 

Alignment Technician Responsibilities: 

• Aligns wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars and steering mechanisms of automotive vehicles.  

• Drives vehicle onto wheel alignment rack and tests vehicle for faulty wheel alignment, bent axle, worn ball joints and bent steering rods. 

• Straightens axle and steering rods, adjusts shims, tie rods and joining pins to align wheels or install new parts. 

• Places wheel on balancing machine to determine where counterweights must be added to balance wheel. 

• Hammers counterweights onto rim of wheel. 

• Installs shock absorbers. 

• Straightens frame with hydraulic jack, chassis aligner and acetylene torch. 

• Attends manufacturer product training as requested. 

• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. 

Requirements: 

• Must be currently working as an auto technician 

• At least 2 years of experience as an auto technician 

• Knowledge in all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance 

• Fast, eager learner and team player 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong customer service skills 

• Computer skills and willingness to learn new problems 

• Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment 

• Clean driving record & valid driver’s license